Deal Seeking Mom

Palm Pre Final Thoughts + Giveaway

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Deal Seeking Mom on the Palm Pre Plus

The following post is from the Deal Seeking Mom Project Administrator, Mandi Ehman:

Two weeks ago, I told you how I was using the Palm Pre Plus to get organized.

When I first started reviewing the Palm Pre Plus, I wasn’t sure I would keep it once the review was done since there is an additional monthly fee compared to a regular cell phone. However, so many of the features — browsing the internet, accessing my Google contacts & calendars and scheduling our DVR to record a show even when we’re not home — have made everyday tasks more convenient, and while it’s certainly not a necessity, it’s a splurge that we think is worth the cost.

I’ve found myself using these features the most:

:: Camera. I’ve taken a ton of pictures with my phone, and I think my mom appreciates the chance to see more everyday moments with our baby girl — cuddling with momma while I work, her first time in the exersaucer, her first taste of banana, and so on. And the best part is most of these pictures are great quality, so I don’t feel guilty about not pulling out my nicer camera!

:: Internet browsing. Even though we live in the boonies and don’t get a strong enough cell signal to browse the internet at home, my husband has been enabling the WiFi feature to be able to keep tabs on the NFL Scouting Combine and the start of free agency.

:: Calendars & schedules. Last week we unveiled the Deal Seeking Mom calendar to help you keep track of when deals and roundups are posted. I’ve added these calendars to the personal and business calendars I already have synced with my phone so that I can quickly access my entire schedule wherever I am.

:: Music. I mentioned on Twitter that I’ve never had an MP3 before, and it’s true. Two of my girls have MP3 players and my husband has one, but I’ve never had one or even used theirs. However, I do love music, and I always have a music station playing on the TV or my computer. But with the Pandora app, I’m able to listen to the music I want to listen to right from my phone. And unlike an MP3player, I don’t even need speakers!

Verizon Wireless wants to hear from you too! Enter for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card just for answering any of the following questions or responding to someone else’s comment. Enter as many times as you’d like as long as all of your comments are relevant to the conversation:

  • Which feature of the Palm Pre Plus most appeals to you?
  • How would you use it to get or stay organized?
  • How do you use technology for streamlining and organizing your life?

The giveaway will be open until Wednesday, 3/10 at 4 p.m. EST and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. Winners will be notified by email and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!

Verizon provided me with a Palm Pre Plus at no charge so that I could review its features for the Deal Seeking Mom readers.

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Comments

  1. Sarah

    I’d love to try a Pre… I’m an apple girl, but know there’s some Pre features not offered yet by the iPhone!

  2. stacy

    I would use the calendar for sure so I don’t forget anything I need to do on a daily basis..

  3. Christina

    I keep eying the Pre. I love being able to check email, tweet, and surf the net from my phone, but I’m always leery when there are extra cost or hidden fees.

  7. Leigh Ann

    I really like the fact that you can do many things at one time and keep different windows open more like a computer. I would LOVE to win one of these!!

  9. Cathie Hofmann

    I work from home and need to be in touch with my employer as often as possible when I leave the house. The Palm Pre would be perfect for this and many other business and personal tasks.

  10. Rebecca H.

    I currently have the Blackberry Storm2. I know I’ve become more organized now that I have it. I used the memo pad for remembering addresses, coupon codes or which stores to use certain coupons at. I also love having my calendar on hand at all times.

  11. Joshua

    I would use the Pre’s ability to run multiple applications at the same time, such as Pandora radio and other apps. Currently you can not do this with an iPhone. I would also use the Pre’s excellent camera and video recording capabilities as well to take pics and vids of my kids to share with family.

  13. Katy P

    I would probably use the camera a LOT & upload my pics to Facebook for all of my family to see.

  14. alvvss

    I like to use the camera feature, I don’t need to carry my camera and don’t miss the precious moments with kids and also I use it for keeping track of appointments.

  16. theresa

    I would love a palm to help keep track of all appointments. I have a 5 year ol, 3 year old, 2 year old and 3 month old. So I am always going in a million different directions.

  18. Hugo De La Rosa III

    Which feature of the Palm Pre Plus most appeals to you? I like the multi-tasking capability of the phone, as well as the ability to stay in touch with email/facebook/twitter (on a nice-0sized screen to boot!) when I’m on the go. I’ve wanted one of these since they came out, but am waiting for my current contract to become availabe for a new phone (2 or 3 more months!)

    Blessings & Peace,
    Hugo

  19. heidi

    I think that the internet option in te plam of your hand is all around bonus to staying organized. Being able to retrieve information at anytime is great. I have heard great things about this phone. I am a big techie when it comes to gadgets and Im sure there is some application such as calendars and coupons to benefit me!!!!

  20. lis piquette

    to be able to be at the store and look up a recipie could save me from extra trips to the store

  21. Olivia

    I would use it to try and organize my hectic schedule, as the calendar seems to be the best feature for me and my crazy life! I also would like to be able to have multiple windows open and do more than one thing at once. I use technology on a daily baisis with everything from communicating with customers via e-mail to making up quotes, this would give me the opportunity to do all of that while on the go!

  22. kathleen

    i love thecamera and love being able to take pics as they happen with a camera pgone not having to worry about carrying my big camera

  23. Olivia

    Charlene, I too am interested in what the extra fee would be…there are so many monthly payments I have to make, I guess that would be my only fear.

  24. Sarah M

    That phone looks awesome! I would love the calendar to get myself organized….and a better camera on my phone would be awesome too!

  25. Nicole

    I wish I still had my palm. I loved it! Im thinking of actually switching back to my old one. I loved the camera and instant email!

  29. Kim

    I just purchased the pre last week. It has been great for keeping shopping lists on when I am grocery shopping. I also love the music features on here and have not used my Ipod since I got it. So far I am loving it!